Volvo XC90 Owner's Manual page 621

Windshield wipers in the service
position
The windshield wiper blades must be in the serv-
ice (vertical) position for certain operations, e.g.
replacing the blades.
Windshield wipers in the service position.
The windshield wipers must be in the service
position when replacing, washing or lifting the
blades (e.g. to scrape ice or snow from the wind-
shield).
CAUTION
Before placing the wipers in service position,
ensure that they have not frozen to the wind-
shield.
Activating/deactivating service position
The service position can be activated/deactivated
when the vehicle is stationary and the windshield
wipers are switched off. Service position is acti-
vated/deactivated via Function view in the center
display:
Wiper Service
Tap the
Position
button. The indicator
light in the button will illuminate
when service position is acti-
vated. The wipers will move to
the service position when acti-
vated. To deactivate the service
Wiper Service Position
position, tap
indicator light in the button will go out when serv-
ice position is deactivated.
The wiper blades will also move out of the service
position if:
• The windshield wipers are turned on.
• The windshield washers are turned on.
• The rain sensor is activated.
• The vehicle begins moving.
CAUTION
If the wiper arms in service position are raised
from the windshield, they must be folded back
against the windscreen before activating wip-
ing, washing or rain sensor as well as before
departure. This is to prevent scratching the
paint on the hood.
Related information
• Using the rain sensor (p. 180)
• Using the windshield and headlight washers
(p. 181)
• Using automatic rear window wiping when
backing up (p. 183)
• Using the rain sensor's memory function
(p. 181)
• Using the rear window wiper/washer
(p. 182)
• Filling washer fluid (p. 620)
• Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 618)
once. The
• Changing rear window wipers (p. 617)
• Using the windshield wipers (p. 179)
• Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 178)
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